Thursday, August 21, 2008

So far...

so good. This is the center of my fall-o-ween quilt. I love quilts with words on them. I have been working on some pumpkins and such for a wide border- growing it to a bigger size. Who knows, I might even throw in a spider- feeling brave, huh? I am determined to use up all the feature fabric as it isn't really anything I'll use much in the future. Guess I'll be piecing the back.

We've been busy trying to get some canning in, this week. Still so much to do. My back aches just thinking about it. But I'll be very happy this winter when we need a summer-day treat. I tend to only plant what we will freeze or can- like tomatoes, green beans, and corn. The apples are plentiful. It's been a good growing season, this year- if a bit late, in harvesting. I've been caught sewing when I should be canning...

My oldest boys have been gone for about a month now- vacationing on their own. One in Alabama and one in West Virginia. We are missing them, especially with so much work to do... but also, just their lovely company. Bekah(7yr) talked on the phone to her big brother Joe(18yr) for about 45 minutes, today. I figured that if he wanted to cut it short, he could have, but he seemed to enjoy the chat as much as she did. He'll be headed home next weekend. Dan(17yr) will probably be gone another month. sigh. We sure do miss him, but I hear he is having a blast fishing, swimming, cake tasting, and studying.

I just wish I had tomatoes to be "puttin' up" for winter! I'll pick the 5th today since it has finally gotten enough color. A truly pitiful harvest but better than nothing.

I adore the spooky quilt top. I've got a bunch of purple & orange & lime green fabric, even some glows in the dark stuff. I'm inspired to make a front porch banner now that I've seen yours. How did you do the lettering? Applique?

I have that magazine and I wouldn't be putting spiders on it either. It is sure is turning out cute!! Pumpkins in the borders would be just perfect.You have such adorable children. It is sure hard when they get old enough to leave home on their own. I'll bet you really miss those 2 handsome sons of yours.